But some say the president’s remarks were inappropriate because they violated the Boy Scouts’ nonpartisan tradition and values.
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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South Portland book review editor will be on ‘Jeopardy!’ Friday
Vicky Smith, 51, is not allowed to say how she did on the episode, which was taped in March and airs at 7:30 p.m. Friday on WMTW, Channel 8.
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Thompson’s Point burgeoning into city’s newest neighborhood
Already known its concerts, brewery and event space, the Fore River destination has a hotel and housing coming soon.
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Jay Leno and his car show roll through Maine
The comedian was in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday to shoot an episode of ‘Jay Leno’s Garage.’
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Some loyal listeners air grievances over change in WGAN’s ‘Morning Show’
A year after Matt Gagnon joined Ken Altshuler on the talk-radio broadcast, many are tuning out of the whiz-bang, unfocused format that has strayed from its newsy roots. Still others – including station management – like what they’re hearing.
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In Starks, Maine’s pot haven, passion doesn’t burn evenly
Even as marijuana goes legit, the home of Hempstock opts to stay ‘dry’ and – less surprisingly – fiercely independent.
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University of New England researcher to appear on ‘Shark Week’
James Sulikowski will be seen searching in the Gulf of Maine for the rare porbeagle shark in a July episode titled ‘Shark Vortex.’
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Theater professor’s last act is self-written obituary full of gratitude
Minor Rootes forgoes the usual list of jobs and hobbies for an oration of saying final goodbyes in a reflective and personal way.
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Summer theater in Maine includes Broadway hits, contemporary dramas (and the Bard, of course)
‘Steel Magnolias’ is among the fare at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick.
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Organist Ray Cornils ready for last official summer concert on Kotzschmar Organ
Others scheduled to perform this summer at Orgelfest 17 include Monica Czausz, Nathan Avakian and Mormon Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott.